Helen Mordaunt: Or The Standard Of Life (1860)

By Annie Webb

Book Overview

Helen Mordaunt: Or The Standard Of Life is a novel written by Annie Webb and published in 1860. The story follows the life of a young woman named Helen Mordaunt, who is born into a wealthy family but is dissatisfied with the shallow and materialistic lifestyle that comes with her privilege. Helen yearns for a more meaningful existence and sets out to find her own path in life, despite the disapproval of her family and society.Throughout the novel, Helen faces various challenges and obstacles as she tries to live a life of purpose and integrity. She struggles to break free from the expectations of her class and gender, and must navigate complex relationships with family, friends, and romantic interests. Along the way, she learns important lessons about the nature of happiness, the value of hard work and self-reliance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, Helen Mordaunt: Or The Standard Of Life offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the era, as well as a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment. Webb's writing is vivid and engaging, and her characters are complex and well-drawn, making this novel a timeless classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104262789
• ISBN13: 9781104262785
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"